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Lemon Blueberry Tea Cake

September 24, 2011 By 13 Comments
lemon blueberry tea cake recipe

When we were moving from California to Kansas, I bought an iPad for the trip.  It came in really handy when we had no consistent Internet access for weeks at a time.  I figured that when we got settled I would see if I still liked it, and if not, I would sell it.  Turns out, I really love my iPad.  I use it to read books, stay in touch, answer emails, pin to my hearts content, watch TV, and waste time.  One of my favorite things on my iPad is reading Martha Stewart Living Magazine.  On the … [Read more...]

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Zuccotto

September 22, 2011 By 45 Comments
zuccato recipe

I have been making this Zuccotto recipe for years.  I love that it is unusual, sophisticated, and really easy to make.  I also enjoy that it can be made a day ahead of time.  In fact, it tastes better when you make it in advance.  The amaretto has time to seep into the pound cake layers and the chocolate layer makes friends with the almond whipped cream.  Granted, when uncut, this dessert is not much to look at.  But when you slice it open, and see the gorgeous layers of dark chocolate and … [Read more...]

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Mini Almond Cheesecakes Baked in a Jar

August 22, 2011 By 20 Comments
mini almond cheesecakes baked in a jar

I have a thing for madeleines.  A big thing for them.  When William was a baby, we used to go to Starbucks and share a package of vanilla madeleines.  He loved them so much I always bought an extra package to have in my diaper bag for emergencies.  Donsuemor contacted me and asked me if I would like to participate in their Dessert a Day campaign.  Umm.. yes.  Create a recipe using something that I already love?  Done and done.  They asked me what product I would like to use; lemon, … [Read more...]

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White Chocolate Strawberry Cake

July 2, 2011 By 24 Comments
white chocolate strawberry cake recipe

Is it hot where you are?  It sure is hot in Kansas.  Living on the West coast, I forgot what humidity is like.  Our skin looks great, but I forgot just how sticky and muggy humidity can be.  I felt so bad for the people today moving in across the street, it was 102 with obscene amounts of humidity.  I should have been a good neighbor and brought them some popsicles.  When it is hot like this, I am uninspired to cook and to eat.  Which has not happened in eons.  The not feeling like … [Read more...]

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Berry Crumb Cake

June 5, 2011 By 15 Comments
berry crumb cake recipe

This morning, I am typing this from my hotel room in Salt Lake City.  Our adventure so far has been great.  The kids are being sports and have been so good with the long stretches of driving.  We have lots of road ahead, but are looking forward to seeing Cheyenne tonight. Temple Square was beautiful, the flowers exquisite and there were brides everywhere.  It was a beautiful day to get married.  We had the best gelato I have ever had last night at a place called Capo Gelateria.  The … [Read more...]

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